Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
oiwakensis
ID:
564283

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) Laferr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 82(9): 98 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563615



Common Names

  • Oiwakensis Barberry
  • Oiwakensis Mahogany
  • Oiwakensis Barberry Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mahonia oiwakensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Mahonia alexandri C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Mahonia hainanensis C.M.Hu, Ze X.Li & F.W.Xing [unknown]
  • Mahonia caelicolor S.Y.Bao [unknown]
  • Mahonia lomariifolia estylis C.Y.Wu ex S.Y.Bao [unknown]
  • Mahonia lomariifolia Takeda [unknown]
  • Mahonia morrisonensis Takeda [unknown]
  • Mahonia discolorifolia Ahrendt [unknown]
  • Mahonia oiwakensis lomariifolia (Takeda) J.M.H.Shaw [unknown]
  • Berberis lomariifolia estylis (C.Y.Wu) Laferr. [unknown]
  • Mahonia oiwakensis tenuifoliola J.M.H.Shaw [unknown]

Description

Berberis oiwakensis (also called Oiwake Barberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Japan. It has dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountains and other high elevation regions.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis oiwakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Berberis oiwakensis is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis oiwakensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Berberis oiwakensis

Berberis oiwakensis is native to Japan.

Berberis oiwakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis oiwakensis?

Berberis oiwakensis

What is the common name of Berberis oiwakensis?

Oiwakensis Barberry

What are the uses of Berberis oiwakensis?

Berberis oiwakensis is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Berberis genus

Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica, Berberis barandana, Berberis barbeyana, Berberis batangensis,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

References

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Joseph E. Laferrière (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laferr.' in the authors string.